Tag: Medical Products
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Impact of Proposed Tariffs on Medical Products in the USA
Introduction The Trump administration is currently considering imposing tariffs on a wide range of medical products, including essential items such as wheelchairs, prosthetics, and heart pacemakers. This move is part of a broader investigation by the Department of Commerce under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, aimed at assessing how these imports…
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Trump Administration Considers Tariffs on Medical Products
Introduction The Trump administration is evaluating the imposition of tariffs on critical medical products, raising questions about their impact on healthcare and national security. According to the Department of Commerce, this review aims to determine whether the importation of items like pacemakers and prosthetics poses a threat to national security. Utilizing Section 232 of a…